This last weekend we were out working on our hunting property. I always give my self a good once over when returning, and more times than not I find a tick.

This last time I thought I got lucky, but apparently not. On Sunday we were at the property, today I found this little guy. I had always heard if you get them off in a few hours, no harm done. But this guy has likely been there for several days.

What to do? Do I need to go get setup on antibiotics? I just pulled him off today, so I am assuming something needs to be done quick.

Doesn't really matter what kind of tick. They all have various diseases that they can pass on to you. I usually just watch the bite location for a rash. If you see a rash or have an otherwise unexplained fever - go get antibiotics.

Some folks will just go get the antibiotics anyway, but that seems like overkill.

Prophylaxis with Single-Dose Doxycycline for the Prevention of Lyme ...This randomized, controlled trial shows that antimicrobial prophylaxis with a single 200-mg dose of doxycycline, given after a recognized bite from an I. scapularis tick, is highly effective in preventing the development of Lyme disease.Jul 12, 2001

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Well I called the doctor to see if he could just get me antibiotics, I would rather be safe than sorry. Unfortunately for me, he wants to see me at 8:30 tomorrow morning with the tick in hand. He said he would not prescribe anything without seeing me in person.

I have had tons of tick bites over the years, but I always find them within a few hours. I am just assuming this one was there for the last few days as that was when I was cutting tree limbs and cleaning out the shed at our hunting property.

Ticks now are carrying Babesia. It is hard to find unless you are doing a blood test especially to find that.Have any symptoms? Fatigue, sore throat, joints ache or coughing? You may have gotten a parasite from it?

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Be very careful with tick bites, Lyme isn't the only thing to worry about, a nurse that I knojust told me that her husband got a tick bite and now he is allergic to red meat, rash, difficulty breathing, has to use a epi-pen or haul ass to the emergency room for treatment. I would go to the doctor get a antibiotic and nip it in the bud.